As of December 31, 2019 Sara Boyd, former President and CEO, has departed the Omaha Community Foundation. The official announcement was made to the public on November 6, 2019. Matt […]
Jan 3rd, 2020
News, Philanthropy
As we near the end of 2019 and the holiday giving season, our team at the Foundation is busy working with our fundholders and local advisors to help accomplish their […]
Dec 17th, 2019
Advisors, Philanthropy
Recently Blake Hoogeveen reflected on his family’s involvement with the Foundation; from joining OCF’s Omaha Venture Group six years ago, to bringing his young kids to the most recent Youth […]
Dec 16th, 2019
Philanthropy
It’s often stated that our community is home to some of the most generous people in the nation – and we have proof. With the addition of the 2019 graduation […]
Dec 16th, 2019
Advisors, Philanthropy
As you read this column, the world will have just participated in Giving Tuesday, an online global giving celebration held each Tuesday after the Thanksgiving holiday. Started in 2012, it’s […]
Dec 5th, 2019
Philanthropy
This year marks an important milestone, as the Iowa County Endowment Fund Program celebrates its 15th Anniversary. Through the County Endowment Fund Program, a percentage of the state’s gaming tax […]
Dec 2nd, 2019
Southwest Iowa
Since 2015, the Omaha Community Foundation has hosted an annual Youth in Philanthropy event to celebrate the spirit of giving in some of the youngest members of our community. On […]
Nov 27th, 2019
Philanthropy
As we enter the holiday season and the final days of 2019, the Omaha Community Foundation is ready to assist you with your end-of-year giving and grantmaking. In order to […]
Nov 26th, 2019
Philanthropy
The Crawford County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that an $11,115 grant was awarded to the Crawford County Fair Association. With this grant, the Crawford County Community Foundation has […]
Nov 25th, 2019
Southwest Iowa
The Montgomery County Community Foundation, working in partnership with the Red Oak Heritage Foundation, is pleased to announce that grants totaling $27,500 were awarded to Montgomery County nonprofit agencies and […]
Nov 21st, 2019
Southwest Iowa